There are many amazing Batman stories that stand the test of time and the Killing Joke is definitely one of them. This short story takes us through the fractured psyche of the Joker and what could potentially be his past. Can one bad day really cause someone to travel down the road to madness? Is that truly the best way to cope with the tragedies of life? Does Batman really have the moral high ground or are they both insane? This book was released in 1988 and thirty years later people still regard it as an absolute must read for anyone who enjoys in-depth phycological works of fiction. Check out our coverage of The Killing Joke!

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